Which onion is best for my recipe?

Category: Onion FAQs

Red Onions

  • Commonly used in salads & sandwiches
  • Best raw onion!
  • Raw; Grilled; Roasted; Pickled

Yellow Onions

  • All-purpose & most popular; great for caramelizing; great for soups & stews
  • Lightly cooked; Sautéed; Grilled; Baked; Caramelized

White Onions

  • Popular for Mexican & Southwest cuisine
  • Raw; Grilled; Sautéed; Lightly Cooked